I heard some legitimate questions about how to identify European
green crabs and what to do if you find one. The main thing is to
get a photograph and send it to the Washington Sea Grant Crab Team,
which is leading the war on green crabs. I’m reminded that it is
illegal to possess a green crab without a permit.

I’m also pleased to see the announcement of a free online
webinar on July 10 to help people identify European green crabs.
The two-hour “First Detector
Training Webinar” is co-sponsored by the Crab Team and
Washington Invasive Species Council. Register ahead of time to get
information about the event.